East Career and Technical Academy, also known as East Tech or ECTA, is a public magnet secondary school in Sunrise Manor, Nevada. It educates grades 9–12 in the Clark County School District. The school was founded in 2007. Natasha Lerutte has served as principal since May 2024.
Serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12, East Career And Technical Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Career And Technical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Career And Technical Academy High School's student population of 1,911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
East Career And Technical Academy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Career And Technical Academy High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
82%
45%
Black
3%
12%
White
6%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Career And Technical Academy High School's ranking?
East Career And Technical Academy High School is ranked #215 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are East Career And Technical Academy High School often compared to?
East Career And Technical Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Technologies Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Career And Technical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of East Career And Technical Academy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend East Career And Technical Academy High School?
1,911 students attend East Career And Technical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East Career And Technical Academy High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Career And Technical Academy High School?
East Career And Technical Academy High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does East Career And Technical Academy High School offer ?
East Career And Technical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Career And Technical Academy High School part of?
East Career And Technical Academy High School is part of Clark County School District.
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